The Centers will be responsible for promoting โease of doing business and facilitating access to services for MSMEs within its jurisdictionโ, such as:
a) Business Registration Assistance
Implement a unified business registration process preferably through automated systems such as the Philippine Business Registry (PBR);
b) Business Advisory Services
Assist MSMEs in meeting regulatory requirements to start and maintain the business;
Build local support networks and establish market linkages for MSME development through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council and DTI;
Facilitate access to grants and other forms of financial assistance, shared service facilities and equipment, and other support for MSMEs through national government agencies (NGAs);
Ensure management guidance, assistance and improvement of the working conditions of MSMEs;
Co-organize with the local chambers of commerce, other business organizations and government agencies, a mentoring program for prospective and current entrepreneurs and investors;
Conduct other programs or projects for entrepreneurial development in the country aligned with the MSMEs development plan.
c) Business Information and Advocacy
Provide information and services in training, financing, marketing and other areas as may be required by MSMEs;
Establish and maintain a databank which will support business information requirements of MSMEs;
Promote ease of doing business and access to services for MSMEs within its jurisdiction;
Support private sector activities relating to MSMEs development;
Encourage government institutions that are related to the business application process to help promulgate information regarding the Negosyo Center;
Coordinate with schools and related organizations on the development of youth entrepreneurship program;
Encourage women entrepreneurship through access to information, training, credit facilities, and other forms of assistance.
d) Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitor and recommend business-process improvement for MSMEs;
Establish a feedback mechanism among the MSMEs in the respective jurisdiction of Negosyo Centers.
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